05 April 2013, 21:00
Inspectors consider three versions of fire in "Grozny City"
The version that the fire of a skyscraper in the territory of "Grozny City" was caused by carelessness is the inspectors' priority. They also study the version of an arson and non-compliance of the building with fire safety requirements.
According to one of them, the fire could occur because of the actions of the workers, who used welding equipment in the fourth and fifth floors.
According to the "Caucasian Knot", in Chechnya, both at reconstruction of many houses and in building new ones, including the "Olymp" tower, builders make use of cheap facade-facing composite material consisting of aluminium panels and polymer sheets, like Alucobond, or similar decoration systems. These panels are not only fire-hazardous and difficult to extinguish, but also emit toxic gas when burned. Therefore, in some countries, they are forbidden for use.
